In a major anti-narcotics operation, law enforcement in Bijoynagar, Brahmanbaria, apprehended a well-known drug trafficker, Abdur Rahman Prokash, also known locally as Kalu, along with 10,000 yaba tablets. The raid, conducted on Monday, 22 March 2026, in the Khattinga area of Paharpur Union, underscores authorities’ intensified efforts to tackle the distribution of synthetic drugs across […]

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has issued a firm ultimatum for the removal of all unauthorised structures and business extensions occupying footpaths and roadways across the city. The directive, released on Monday, 23 March 2026, underscores the police’s renewed determination to restore public spaces and pedestrian safety in the capital. Deadline and Enforcement All encroachments […]

In a solemn tribute to the victims of the 25 March 1971 genocide, the Government of Bangladesh has announced a symbolic one-minute nationwide blackout. The Ministry of Liberation War Affairs confirmed the programme in an official statement on Monday, 23 March. Observance Details The symbolic blackout will take place on 25 March 2026, from 10:30 […]

A devastating incident in Noakhali’s Companiganj Upazila has left the community in shock after 22-year-old Abdul Quader Raju took his own life following a family disagreement with his mother. The tragedy occurred on Monday morning at the newly constructed home of a local chilli trader in Ward No. 5 of Sirajpur Union. Raju was the […]

The Minister of Relief and Disaster Management, Principal Asadul Habib Dulu, has reaffirmed the government’s zero-tolerance stance on drug abuse and gambling, pledging increased support for regions that maintain strict control over these illegal activities. “Areas that successfully curb drugs and gambling will receive enhanced government assistance, but no leniency or support will be offered […]

The violent unrest that shook Bangladesh in June and July 2024 has ignited widespread concern, sorrow, and pressing questions about law, order, and governance. History reminds us that no injustice—regardless of the power shielding it—remains hidden forever. Following the assassination of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, those responsible once boasted openly about their crimes, yet justice […]

Rajshahi is facing a severe petrol shortage as the ongoing global conflict continues to disrupt energy supplies. Since Monday morning, the majority of petrol stations in the city have ceased operations, leaving residents, commuters, and transport operators in mounting distress. The Petrol Pump Owners Association has called for the deployment of military personnel to maintain […]

Zubaida Rahman, wife of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, has set off for the United States to participate in the prestigious “Fostering the Future Together” summit, following an invitation from U.S. First Lady Melania Trump. The summit convenes spouses of world leaders to discuss strategies for advancing safe, innovative, and inclusive educational opportunities for children globally. […]

Watching a film on the big screen for the very first time is a memory that stays with most people for a lifetime. For Bangladeshi film stars, the experience is no less special. This Eid, as families across the country flocked to theatres, four of Dhallywood’s leading stars shared their earliest cinema experiences with The […]